"All
Out of Bubblegum..."
A Tribute to John Carpenter- A Group
Art Exhibit -

The first haunting musical notes
during the opening credits to the 1978 classic film
Halloween literally send chills down your spine. You've just
watched a 6-year old Michael
Myers murder his sister and John Carpenter's unsettling piano
melody will forever cement
the association of our beloved autumn holiday with his inhuman
cinematic demon.
Few directors can create these lifelong memories for film fans
yet John Carpenter has
done it throughout his career, populating our awareness with
his iconic heroes and
villains. From Snake Plisskin's grunted one-liners to Jack Burton's
witty braggadocio,
we are immersed and invested in these character archetypes. We
are there when
Christine takes care of the shitters. We are there, watching
in terror when bodies
rupture and sprout tendrils in the Antarctic wasteland. We are
there when Hot Rod
Nada puts on the sunglasses and wakes up to reality. Writer,
director, musician...
ohn Carpenter has inspired artists of every discipline. He has
taught us about
storytelling, how to create suspense visually and aurally, and
even about the need for
humor. The influence is evident when you look around Hyaena and
see the art on our
walls. The realm of dark and pop art owes a sincere thank you
to John Carpenter for
stirring our imagination and fears throughout the years. It is
an honor, on Hyaena
gallerys 8-year anniversary, to pay tribute to a man who
is not only a Master of Horror,
but in truth a master of craft.